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Giving patients a ride could save lives, thousands in public health care costs
October 21, 2021
Providing transportation for low-income patients that reduces no-show rates for doctor visits by just 25% could lower public costs more than $15,000 per month as well as extend a lifeline for critical health care.
‘Dementia Friendly City’ proclamation urges inclusion, support
October 5, 2021
San Antonio was the third Texas city to earn the designation “Dementia Friendly City” by having a community grassroots effort working to welcome and support those with the condition, and provide helpful resources to caregivers. The designation is from the national nonprofit support organization Dementia Friendly America.
Contribute today! State Employee Charitable Campaign ends Oct. 8
October 5, 2021
Dear faculty and staff, As we are just a few days from the conclusion of this year’s State Employee Charitable Campaign, we write to encourage you to participate in this worthy campaign that helps so many in our community. We are very proud of how UT Health San Antonio has supported our community in the […]
Caring for Brianna: VHL Dream Team springs into action
September 21, 2021
Brianna Garcia wondered why her heart raced when she exercised and why she was tired all the time. Her doctor in Laredo referred her to a team of specialists at UT Health San Antonio. Six weeks of care followed and experts unraveled the teen’s medical mystery.
Official Health Care Provider for UTSA Athletics
September 13, 2021
The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, also known as UT Health San Antonio, has teamed up with The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to advance a shared goal of creating a healthier community.
SECC virtual auction is going on now through Oct. 8
September 13, 2021
Back by popular demand is the SECC online auction which will be open until October 8.